US Bridges

Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River

Fair

Vilas County, Wisconsin · 4.8M N JCT Sth 70 · Structure no. P63090500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd IRR (indian Vi
CrossesBear River
Location4.8M N JCT Sth 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVilas County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates45.97375, -89.94219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd IRR (indian Vi over Bear River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.